Jon Jones calls first Alexander Gustafsson battle his greatest efficiency
Gus 1, I needed to push via a lot to show to myself how unhealthy I wished it. Lots of talent went out the window, and I needed to battle with my coronary heart. https://t.co/7IUacAPFMw
— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) June 27, 2025
“[Gustafson] 1,” Jones wrote. “I needed to push via a lot to show to myself how unhealthy I wished it. Lots of talent went out the window, and I needed to battle with my coronary heart.”
Jones and Gustafsson first met at UFC 165 in Toronto, Canada, means again in 2013. Forward of time, many followers felt Gustafsson may give the Jones a tricky battle, largely as a result of he was one of many few fighters within the division who may rival the more and more dominant champ’s peak and attain. In the long run, these suspicions proved correct, as Gustafsson pushed Jones to absolutely the restrict in an exhilarating five-round brawl.
In the long run, Jones retained the title by unanimous choice, however many followers felt Gustafsson deserved the win, and debate nonetheless exists to today. Jones and Gustafsson rematched in 2018. The second time round, Jones dominated his rival, ending him with floor strikes in spherical 3.
